Key Account Manager - Discounter Channel

Job Description

This role is responsible for managing and developing the commercial performance and operational execution of the Discounter Channel, delivering sustainable and profitable business growth.

• Develop and execute customer strategies for key Discounter accounts in line with the Company’s commercial strategy and business objectives.
• Lead annual negotiations and Joint Business Plans (JBP), including pricing, PVPs, trade terms, promotional investments and customer activity calendars.
• Deliver annual volume, value and profitability objectives, managing customer P&L, trade spend and ROI.
• Identify and implement Revenue Growth Management opportunities across pricing, promotion, assortment and pack-price architecture.
• Lead new product launches and performance tracking.
• Prepare sales forecasts and work closely with Supply Chain to ensure optimal stock availability and service levels.
• Analyze customer, category and market data, including sell-in, promotional performance and competitor activities, and translate insights into actionable plans.
• Build strong relationships with key customer stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Category Management, Revenue Management, Finance and Supply Chain to deliver customer and business objectives.
• Conduct regular customer warehouse and store visits across Turkey to strengthen relationships.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Field Sales, Modern Trade, Key Account Management or Customer Development, preferably in an international FMCG company. Trade marketing experience is an asset.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale retail / Discounter accounts and complex commercial negotiations.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, with a solid understanding of P&L, profitability, trade spend and ROI.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in JBP, annual negotiations, promotional planning and NPD launches.
• Excellent communication, presentation and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Proactive, hands-on and results-oriented mindset with strong ownership and sense of urgency.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and team-working skills.
• Fluency in English.

Additional Information

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